Childcare Courses

Caring for Children Under Five

This course provides the opportunity to study a range of topics from within childcare and education. Learners will gain an increase in knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety, as well as recognising bullying within children and young people.

Duration: 6 weeks
Level: 2

Introduction to Childcare

This course looks at the personal skills and qualities that would be needed to work with children and discusses individual talents, qualities and behaviours. The teaching covers safeguarding, children’s development, health and safety, hygiene, diets and allergies, legislation and risk assessment.

Duration: 3 Weeks
Level: 1

Support Work in Schools SEND

This course serves as an introductory platform for individuals aspiring to work in educational settings, such as schools or colleges. It addresses a spectrum of roles, including administrative, technical, and support positions, while also offering anti-bullying awareness training tailored to the needs of professionals and individuals.

Duration: 4 Weeks
Level: 2

Teaching Assistant Support Work in Schools

This course serves as an introductory platform for individuals aspiring to work in educational settings, such as schools or colleges. It addresses a spectrum of roles, including administrative, technical, and support positions, while also offering anti-bullying awareness training tailored to the needs of professionals and individuals.

Duration: 3 Weeks and 3 Days
Level: 2

Understanding SEND

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities, how individuals with SEND are impacted on a day to day basis, and how to support them to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Duration: Various
Level: 2

Children and Young People’s Mental Health

This course is designed to give you a strong foundation in understanding mental health issues affecting children and young people today. With an additional focus on Behaviour That Challenges, the course equips you with practical knowledge you can use in real-life settingsThis course is designed to give you a strong foundation in understanding mental health issues affecting children and young people today. With an additional focus on Behaviour That Challenges, the course equips you with practical knowledge you can use in real-life settings.

Duration: 12 Weeks
Level: 2

SENCO in Early Years

This course is designed for early years practitioners who want to build specialist knowledge and practical skills to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Duration: Various
Level: 3

Early Years Educator

This course develops the knowledge and skills required to work with children from birth to 5 years together with an understanding of the expected development of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Duration: 6 Months
Level: 3

Residential Care

The objective of this qualification is to support a role as a residential childcare worker within children and young people’s residential childcare services.

Duration: 6 Months
Level: 3

Safeguarding and Prevent

The Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent Course is designed for individuals who work directly with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. It provides a deeper understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, focusing on recognising, responding to, and reporting concerns effectively.

Duration: Various
Level: 2

“I wanted to share my gratitude for the fantastic experience I had during the online childcare course. The knowledge and skills I gained have been invaluable, and I owe a big thank you to the Acorn Training Tutor for their exceptional guidance and support.”